15 Quotes by Brad Stulberg

In a society that glorifies grinding, short-term gains and pushing to extremes, it takes guts to rest.

It’s no wonder that when we are mentally drained we struggle with complex problems and self-control, opting for cartoons and cookies instead.

This is to say that the stress of hard physical training breaks us down, and it is only when we follow stress with rest that adaptation and growth occurs. This is especially true with sleeping, which is a catalyst for physical growth. Just as the brain is actively processing the work we’ve done throughout the day, when we sleep the body is doing the same. Once.

Purpose fosters motivation; motivation lets us endure a greater perception of effort; and enduring a greater perception of effort often results in better performance. This equation holds true in every field – from the track to the workplace.

Stress demands rest, and rest supports stress.

It isn’t experience that sets top performers apart but the amount of deliberate practice they put in.